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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.53, 1,573.93 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.53, 1,573.93 and 668.52 is: 922.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.53 : 1,573.93 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.53/1,573.93 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.53x = 1,573.93 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.53x = 1,052,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,202.01/1,140.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.55

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